Most of us will never see the peak of the K2 in person since it is over 28,000 feet up and only 302 people have actually reached the summit of the savage mountain. Thanks to modern technology a drone captured these stunning images of the K2 Glacier for us to enjoy in a more comfortable setting.
Stunning Drone Photos of K2 Glacier
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Flash Flood Takes Out Bridge on I-10 in Southern California
27,000 Commuters were impacted between Los Angeles and Phoenix after flash flooding caused by strong thunderstorms washed away a bridge on Interstate 10. Monsoonal moisture in the summer often leads to the development of strong thunderstorms in the desert southwest, but over the last two summers thunderstorms have been unusually robust.
Collapsed California bridge earned 'A' rating just last year
Collapsed California bridge earned 'A' rating just last year
Yes It Can Snow In Hawaii, Even In July
One of the most popular questions posed to Meteorologists by youngsters is whether or not it snows in Hawaii. The high elevation mountainous regions are fair game for snow each winter, but snow in July is incredibly uncommon.
Wild weather: Snow in Hawaii during record-breaking hot July
Wild weather: Snow in Hawaii during record-breaking hot July
Cool Tools: Radar Picks Up On More Than Just Precipitation
As technology advances it is fascinating to see what can be picked up by a high resolution radar image. In Texas an enormous swarm of bugs was visible on the National Weather Service radar, appearing almost like a rainstorm.
Weather radar detects swarm of bugs - CNN.com
Weather radar detects swarm of bugs - CNN.com
Incredibly Strong El Nino Developing
Although the impact is hard to forecast at this point, what looks to be the strongest El Nino in history is developing in the central to eastern Pacific. The hope is that above average rainfall prompted by El Nino will assist the drought situation in California but right now it is difficult to assess what the potential impact will be with certainty.
It's critical El Niño hits Northern California. Why experts are growing optimistic.
It's critical El Niño hits Northern California. Why experts are growing optimistic.
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